Tuesday, January 5
PHCC: Zoom with Patrick Henry Community College to learn more about the short-term workforce training programs offered at PHCC and the funding assistance available. Workforce staff will be available to explain the enrollment process and answer any questions you may have. Event lasts online from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Tickets: ph.augusoft.net/index.cfm
Wednesday, January 6
Smith River Sports Complex: The community and visitors are invited to the Smith River Sports Complex every Wednesday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., for adult pick up soccer. There is no fee to play. Presented by Dr. Chan M. Park Family Practice. Call (276) 638-5200.
First Baptist Church- Martinsville, VA -Wednesday Midweek Check-In & Study- 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. This week, we will meet at 6:30 p.m. for Check-In and Prayer. Then we will join another church for a fascinating lecture by an astronomer about the Star of Bethlehem at 7:00 p.m. Know someone without internet access? Tell them to call the Toll-Free number: 1-833-548-0276 Zoom Meeting ID: 276 632 6336
Thursday, January 21
Piedmont Arts is one of the hosting cities for Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ VMFA on the Road: An Art Mobile for the 21st Century on Jan. 21-23. The state-the-art mobile museum and education studio’s inaugural exhibition will include photography, paintings, printmaking, as well as other mediums. Call (276) 632-3221 or visit at 215 Starling Avenue Martinsville, VA 24112
ONGOING
MHC Coalition for Health and Wellness offers no contact application assistance for Virginia’s free or low-cost Medicaid plans (Children’s Medicaid/FAMIS, pregnancy Medicaid and Adult Health Care (birth to 64-years-old). Applications completed by phone (no contact). Call or text Ann Walker (276) 732-0509 to see if you qualify.
Danville Community College: The TRiO EOC (Educational Opportunity Centers) is a federally funded grant program to assist high school seniors and adults attending college. Free assistance ranges from selecting a career path and potential college to applying for financial aid and scholarships. Contact your local TRIO EOC today for your confidential appointment at (276) 694-8778 or eoc@danville.edu.
Southern Area Agency on Aging: SAAA is offering a series of “Fearless Caregiver Guides” from the publisher of “Today’s Caregiver Magazine” free to caregivers. Those interested can request all three titles “Successful Respite Solutions,” “Holiday Caregiving” and “Getting Friends and Families to Help” by calling SAAA at (276) 632-6442 or 1-800-468-4571. SAAA can also be reached by email at info@southernaaa.org.